CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, basic metabolic panel

Facility: Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus

Billing Code: 80048 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 80048
Insurance Median: $17
Cash Discount Price: $102
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.01x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, basic metabolic panel at Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus is $17. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $8.46, this hospital’s rate is 2.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11650 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$17

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$8.46

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $8.46 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $102 (1206%)

Insurance Median: $17 (201%)

Cash: $102 (1206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $17 (201% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $8.46 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 201% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 101%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$8 - $18	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8 - $30	95%
Cigna	$8 - $11	95%
Devoted Health	$8	95%
Humana	$8	95%
Innovage	$8	95%
Kaiser	$8 - $70	95%
Medicare (plans)	$8	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$8 - $17	95%
Centura Employee Plan	$11	130%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$13	154%
Direct To Employer	$15 - $102	177%
Denver Health	$60	709%
Peak Health	$99	1170%
Multiplan	$178 - $216	2104%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $102.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 80048.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Orthocolorado Hosp at St Anthony Med Campus is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 80048.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.